Discover Grove City's The Source - September/October 2018

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The Source is now part of Discover Grove City, the official magazine of the City of Grove City! Every edition includes the activity guide detailing Grove City Parks and Recreation Department offerings. You have the opportunity to see a fresh set of classes and activities six times per year to help you select what fits best in your family’s busy schedule.

To register for a class or activity, call the Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050 or the Evans Center at 614-2771060, use online registration, or stop in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., or Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. When registering for the first time, a staff member will assist you with establishing your household account in our system.

To register online, customers must also have an online registration account. This simple process can be completed by phone or in person at the Kingston or Evans centers. Registration is required for all activities even if there is no fee, unless designated as a drop-in class.

For more information on classes, activities and events in Grove City, visit GroveCityOhio.gov, sign up for our electronic newsletter and follow social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@GroveCityOhio).

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CITY OF GROVE CITY Building Division.....................614-277-3075 City Council............................614-277-3065 City Information......................614-277-3000 Community Relations..............614-277-3040 Development..........................614-277-3004 Division of Police....................614-277-1710 Evans Center..........................614-277-1060 Finance/Tax............................614-277-3025 Human Resources...................614-277-3013 Mayor’s Court.........................614-277-1715 Mayor’s Office.........................614-277-3006 Parks & Recreation.................614-277-3050 Parks Weather Hotline.............614-277-3060 Service Department................614-277-1100 Zoning....................................614-277-3086

Big Splash/Evans 2831 Southwest Blvd.

Breck Community (Dog Park) 3005 Demorest Road Concord Lakes Off Lake Mead Drive Creekside Off Holton Road Fryer (Century Village, Splash Pad) 3899 Orders Road Gantz (Gantz Barn, Gantz Farmhouse) 2255 Home Road George Edge Music Park on Broadway Park St. at Broadway Grant-Sawyer Home 4126 Haughn Road Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Columbus St. at Broadway Grove City Museum 3378 Park St. Henceroth (Purple Heart Memorial Walk) 2075 Mallow Lane

City Offices City Hall 4035 Broadway Evans Center 4330 Dudley Ave. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. Safety Complex (Police) 3360 Park St. Service Complex 3262 Ventura Blvd.

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Hoover Park Off Haughn Road Indian Trails Off Buckeye Parkway Keller Farms Off White Road Meadowgrove Off Springhill Drive Pinnacle Area 2430 Holton Road Scioto Meadows Off Scioto Meadows Skate Park 3728 Hoover Road Town Center Gazebo Grove City Road at Broadway Town Center Promenade Park St. to Grant Ave. (parking lot) Walden Bluff Walden Bluff Court Westgrove Park 3580 Magnolia St. Windsor (Evans Center) 4330 Dudley Ave./4408 Broadway

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Preschool Play Group (Age 2 with an adult) Two-year-olds and a parent or other caring adult enjoy preschool classroom experiences including art, sensory activities, self-directed play, singing and movement during this fun hour.

Operates September through May Gantz Barn $36 per month for 9 months Fri., 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Begins Sept. 4 Call 614-871-6330 for enrollment details.

Learning Together (Ages 2-4) Child and a parent (or other caring adult) share hands-on learning activities promoting creative, academic and social skills as they paint, build with blocks, draw, sing and dance. Everyone should dress for play and exploration.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Gantz Barn $42 (NR $47) Tue., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 18 Activity #: 180919904-02 Friday PlaySchool (Ages 3-5) Children gain independence and confidence while learning to work and play with others in a child-centered classroom setting.

Weekly activities include creative art, sensory exploration, social play and singing at circle time.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 Gantz Barn $49 (NR $54) Fri., 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 14 Activity #: 180910108-03 Grown Up & Me! (Ages 3-6) A child with one adult create together, exploring a variety of art materials and techniques with an emphasis on process.

Dress to get messy.

Jr. Pele Soccer (Ages 4-5) Jump Start T-ball (Ages 3-4) Preschoolers learn to bat off a tee, field, throw and catch, then apply those new skills in fun, non-competitive games.

Parents are encouraged to assist. Includes MLB®-replica cap. Fee includes a team T-shirt and award.

Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 Windsor Park $65 (NR $65) Fri., 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 14 Register at www.jumpstartsports.com Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 14 Register at www.jumpstartsports.com Little Hoop Stars Basketball (Ages 3-4) Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, defense and rebounding in a fun-focused instructional and recreational basketball program, then apply new skills in low-competition games. Includes team shirt. Jump Start Sports coaches use a well-organized, ageappropriate format.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Highland Park Elementary $65 (NR $65) Tue., 6:15-7:15 p.m. • Begins Nov. 6 Register at www.jumpstartsports.com Tue., 7:15-8:15 p.m. • Begins Nov. 6 Register at www.jumpstartsports.com Peewee Soccer (Age 3) Run off built-up energy while practicing soccer with an emphasis on building motor and socialization skills. Wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Players receive a T-shirt. Heather Younkin instructs.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 Westgrove Park $17 (NR $22) Tue., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 18 Activity #: 180910108-01

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 Kingston Center $40 (NR $45) Tue., 5-5:45 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Activity #: 180910402-01 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 Kingston Center $50 (NR $55) Tue., 5-5:45 p.m. • Begins Oct. 2 Activity #: 181010402-01 2 The Source

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Make friends and learn soccer skills in a fun, safe environment while increasing motor and socialization skills. Wear athletic shoes, shin guards (optional) and comfortable clothing. All players receive a T-shirt.

Heather Younkin instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 Westgrove Park $50 (NR $55) Tue., Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 1 Activity #: 180910108-02 Pandas (Ages 3-4) Swing, bounce and tumble into fitness learning basic gymnastics skills while using parachutes, tunnels, beams and more.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $40 (NR $45) Mon., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180910106-03 Mon., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180910106-04 Tue., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180910106-05 Thu., 5-5:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180910106-06 JumpBunch (Ages 18-23 Months) Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coachled activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sportsreadiness skills and the foundations of fitness.

Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 Kingston Center $70 (NR $78) Wed., 6:15-6:45 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180910303-01 JumpBunch (Age 2) Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coachled activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sportsreadiness skills and the foundations of fitness.

Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 Kingston Center $70 (NR $78) Wed., 6:45-7:15 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180910303-03

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Youth Afterschool P.A.R.K. (Grades K-4)

Sporties for Shorties (Ages 3-5) Preschoolers develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting, lead-up sports activities and group games focusing on baseball, soccer, football or others. Powered by JumpBunch.

Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 Kingston Center $70 (NR $78) Wed., 7:15-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180910303-05 Baby Ballet (Ages 3-4) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet by developing coordination, balance and grace. Children sign up according to age and ability, and must be toilet trained. Ballet shoes or slippers are needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids is committed to providing a safe, secure, enriching and affordable place to be after school. This school-age childcare program offers daily after-school activities for children in kindergarten through fourth grades staffed by qualified childcare providers at each site. P.A.R.K. operates in the school gymnasiums every day the South-Western City Schools (SWCS) are in session. The program is designed for, but not limited to, children of working parents.

P.A.R.K. provides planned cooperative games, outrageous play, fitness, indoor and outdoor activities, free art, special-interest and free-choice activities and much more.

Please pack a nutritious snack daily.

Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment for children in the morning before school starts. For students at Bolton Crossing, Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries. The fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCS are in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCS Transportation Department; Park Street Intermediate students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff.

Schoolyear Bolton Crossing, Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey & Richard Avenue Elementary Schools $187 per month; $30 registration fee

Mon.-Fri., 6-9 a.m. • Begins Dec. 22 Program does not meet days SWCS are not in session.

Register in the Kingston Center

Mon.-Fri., 2:30-6 p.m. • Begins Aug. 22 Program does not meet days SWCS are not in session.

Register in the Kingston Center Before-school P.A.R.K. Elementary (Grades K-4)

Wed., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180910201-01

Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment for children in the morning before school starts. For students at Bolton Crossing, Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries. The fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCS are in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCS Transportation Department; J.C. Sommer students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 Kingston Center $63 (NR $70)

Schoolyear Kingston Center $95 per month; $30 registration fee

Wed., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Oct. 24 Activity #: 181010201-01

Mon.-Fri., 6-8 a.m. • Begins Dec. 22 Program does not meet days SWCS are not in session.

Register in the Kingston Center

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $55 (NR $63)

Dancing Dolls (Ages 3-4)

Before-school P.A.R.K. Intermediate (Grades K-4)

Schoolyear Kingston Center $107 per month; $30 registration fee

Youth Volleyball (Grades 3-12) Fall indoor volleyball leagues are available for youth players in grades three through 12 in four age divisions: junior (grades 3-4), intermediate (grades 5-6), middle (grades 7-8) and senior (grades 9-12). Boys and girls compete together. Register by individual.

Teams are determined by a blind draft conducted by the Parks and Recreation office. A tournament closes out the season in mid-December. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Wks: 10 • South-Western City Schools Sites $60 (NR $65) Mon.-Thu., Weekday evenings • Begins Late September No practices days SWCS are not in session.

Register in the Kingston Center during August

This upbeat favorite of basic dance jampacked with activities and exercises created just for preschoolers to help them develop coordination, rhythm and listening skills.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $45 (NR $50) Tue., 5-5:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180910203-01 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Youth Basketball (Grades K-12) Grove City Parks and Recreation offers a recreational basketball league for youth in kindergarten through grade 12 focusing on fundamentals and having fun. Boys and girls compete in separate leagues.

A tournament closes out the season in early March. Registration is by individual and must be completed in person at the Kingston Center. Teams are determined by a blind draft conducted by Parks and Recreation staff. Volunteer coaches are needed. The Kingston Center is open for after-hours registration until 7 p.m., on Tue., 10/30.

Wks: 10 South-Western City Schools Sites $83 (NR $88) Weekday practices; Games on Saturdays Practices start week of 12/3. Games start Sat., 1/5.

No practices days SWCS are not in session.

Register in the Kingston Center during October Grizzlies (Ages 5-7)

Koalas (Ages 8-10) Perfect gymnastics basics, while practicing tumbling, vault, balance beam and more.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $52 (NR $60) Tue., 6:40-7:20 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920106-07 Thu., 7:10-7:50 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180920106-08 Kodiaks (Ages 9-13) More experienced participants move past basic gymnastics with more advanced tumbling, vault, balance beam and more.

Must be able to do a back walkover.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $52 (NR $60) Thu., 7:50-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept.

Activity #: 180920106-09 Polar Bears for Boys (Ages 6-7)

Young gymnasts can’t bear to miss this class covering basic tumbling and use of vault, beam and more.

Young male gymnasts build strength, flexibility, and cardio and muscular endurance in a high-energy atmosphere.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $52 (NR $60)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $40 (NR $45)

Mon., 6:30-7:10 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180920106-01

Thu., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180920106-06

Mon., 7:10-7:50 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180920106-02 Tue., 6-6:40 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920106-03 Tue., 6-6:40 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180920106-04 Intro to Parkour for Boys (Ages 7-12) Boys learn the basics of navigating obstacles in the environment, without equipment through jumping, swinging, climbing and landing.

Cheernastics (Ages 6-10) Modern cheerleaders perform many of the same floor exercises as gymnasts. Focus on the most popular shared moves including round-offs, back handsprings and back tucks.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $52 (NR $60) Thu., 6:40-7:10 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180920107-01

Skating Lessons (Ages 4-12) Learn basic roller skating skills at Skate America. Students receive free roller skates and may stay after lessons to practice.

Register at Skate America, 4357 Broadway, or call 614-875-7606.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $64) Sat., 12:15-1:15 p.m. • Begins Sept. 1 Register with Skate America Sat., 10-11 a.m. • Begins Oct. 6 Register with Skate America Ballet Basics (Ages 8-12) Slightly older children just getting started are introduced to ballet fundamentals, developing coordination, balance and grace. Sign up according to age and ability.

Ballet shoes or slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $55 (NR $63) Wed., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180920201-02

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $52 (NR $60)

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 Kingston Center

Tue., 7:20-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920106-05

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$63 (NR $70) Wed., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Oct. 24 Activity #: 181020201-02

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Ballet Princess (Ages 5-7) Children sign up according to age and ability for this introduction to the fundamentals of ballet that develops coordination, balance and grace. Soft-soled shoes or slippers are needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $55 (NR $63) Wed., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180920201-01 Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 Kingston Center $63 (NR $70) Wed., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 24 Activity #: 181020201-01 Dancing Dolls (Ages 5-6) This upbeat favorite of basic dance jampacked with activities and exercises created just for preschoolers helps them develop coordination, rhythm and listening skills.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $45 (NR $50) Tue., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920203-01 Tue., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920203-02 Explore Dance (Ages 10-13) Explore different dance styles and techniques such as jazz, stage, lyrical and hip hop with a focus on a different style each week to help students discover their favorite.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $48 (NR $53) Tue., 8-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920203-06 Hip Hop Dance (Ages 6-9) Do you feel like dancing whenever you hear music playing? Dance until you drop to hip hop jazz. Learn breaking, locking and popping plus jazz moves to upbeat music.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $45 (NR $50) Tue., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920203-03

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Hip Hop Dance (Ages 10-13) Do you feel like dancing whenever you hear music playing? Dance until you drop to hip hop jazz. Learn breaking, locking and popping plus jazz moves to upbeat music.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $45 (NR $50) Tue., 7-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920203-04 Lyrical Age (Ages 10-13) Move with the beat of your heart and the rhythm of music while learning basic techniques, flexibility and coordination through a combination of ballet, jazz and contemporary dance methods performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express strong emotions. Athletic clothing and closed-toed shoes required.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $48 (NR $53) Tue., 7:30-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920203-05 Zumba Kids (Ages 5-11) Rock with friends in an ultimate dancefitness party for young Zumba fans that features age-appropriate music and high-energy moves. Feel fearless on the dance floor: be yourself and dance like no one is watching! Led by licensed instructor Chauntel Horaney. Wear athletic shoes and clothes; bring a water bottle.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $38 (NR $43) Mon., 6-6:40 p.m. • Begins Oct. 15 Activity #: 181020305-01

Karate: Peewee Beginner (Ages 4-7) Learn basic karate movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 Kingston Center $30 (NR $35) Mon., 5-5:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180920601-01 Tue., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920601-02 Wed., 5-5:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 12 Activity #: 180920601-03 Thu., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180920601-04 Mon., 5-5:30 p.m. • Begins Nov. 5 No class Mon., 11/12.

Activity #: 181120601-01 Tue., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Nov. 6 Activity #: 181120601-02 Wed., 5-5:30 p.m. • Begins Nov. 7 Activity #: 181120601-03 Thu., 6-6:30 p.m. • Begins Nov. 8 No class Thu., 11/22.

Activity #: 181120601-04 Karate: Peewee Advanced (Ages 4-7) Build on the basics of karate with movement drills, form (kata) and noncontact sparring with added emphasis on concentration, confidence and the martial arts philosophy.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $30 (NR $35) Mon., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 No class Mon., 10/8.

Activity #: 180920602-01 Tue., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180920602-02 Wed., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 12 Activity #: 180920602-03 Tue., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180920602-04 Mon., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Nov. 5 No class Mon., 11/12.

Activity #: 181120602-01 Tue., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Nov. 6 Activity #: 181120602-02 Wed., 5:30-6 p.m. • Begins Nov. 7 Activity #: 181120602-03 Thu., 6:30-7 p.m. • Begins Nov. 8 No class Thu., 11/22.

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Karate: Beginner (Ages 8+)

Karate: Advanced (Ages 8+)

Develop concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts philosophy while learning karate basics, movement drills, kata (forms) and non-contact sparring.

Build deeper concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movement drills, kata (forms) and non-contact sparring.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $60 (NR $65)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $60 (NR $65)

Mon., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 No class Mon., 10/8.

Activity #: 180960603-01

Mon., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180960604-01

Tue., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180960603-02 Wed., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 12 Activity #: 180960603-03 Thu., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 No class Thu., 11/22.

Activity #: 180960603-04 Karate: Beginner Twice a week (Ages 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 Kingston Center $80 (NR $85) Choose from available classes Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180960603-05 Karate: Beginner (Ages 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $60 (NR $65) Mon., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Nov. 5 No class Mon., 11/12.

Activity #: 181160603-01 Tue., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Nov. 6 Activity #: 181160603-02 Wed., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Nov. 7 Activity #: 181160603-03 Thu., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Nov. 8 Activity #: 181160603-04 Karate: Beginner Twice a Week (Ages 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 Kingston Center $80 (NR $85) Choose from available classes Begins Nov. 5 Activity #: 181160603-05

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Tue., 5-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Activity #: 180960604-02 Wed., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Sept. 12 Activity #: 180960604-03 Thu., 5-6 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180960604-04 Karate: Advanced Twice a Week (Ages 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 Kingston Center $80 (NR $85) Choose from available classes Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180960604-05 Karate: Advanced (Ages 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Kingston Center $60 (NR $65) Mon., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Nov. 5 No class Mon., 11/12.

Activity #: 181160604-01 Tue., 5-6 p.m. • Begins Nov. 6 Activity #: 181160604-02 Wed., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Nov. 7 Activity #: 181160604-03 Thu., 5-6 p.m. • Begins Nov. 8 No class Thu., 11/22.

Activity #: 181160604-04 Karate: Advanced Twice a Week (Ages 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 Kingston Center $80 (NR $85) Choose from available classes Begins Nov. 5 Activity #: 181160604-05

Amazing Artists Painting & More!

(Ages 8-12) Study renowned artists and their techniques then create artwork in your own style with quality materials like oil pastels, watercolors and acrylics. Take home a finished piece each class. All supplies included. Dress to get messy.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 Kingston Center $40 (NR $45) Tue., 7-7:45 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Activity #: 180920402-02 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 Kingston Center $50 (NR $55) Tue., 7-7:45 p.m. • Begins Oct. 2 Activity #: 181020402-02 Big Art Painting & More!

(Ages 6-10) Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using quality materials and supplies found in an artist’s studio like pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Take home a finished piece each class. Art supplies furnished. Dress to get messy/bring a smock.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 Kingston Center $40 (NR $45) Tue., 6-6:45 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Activity #: 180920402-01 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 Kingston Center $50 (NR $55) Tue., 6-6:45 p.m. • Begins Oct. 2 Activity #: 181020402-01 Bubble Bath Play Dough (Ages 5-10) Make play dough to create fun critters to take into the bath where it will melt away, producing bubbles as it goes.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR $12) Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 12 Activity #: 180920410-01

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Slime Time (Ages 5-10) Slime time is any time! Avoid the mess at home and leave the clean up to us. Explore a variety of recipes sure to stick, smell, glow and blow your mind.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Kingston Center $10 (NR $12) Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180921001-01 Fairy House Night Light (Ages 5-10) Construct a night light that looks like a fairy house out of a water bottle and LED tea candle.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR $12) Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 26 Activity #: 180920410-02 Metal Pumpkin (Ages 5-10) Create orange-painted pumpkins using canning jar lids and conjure up a vampirerepelling potpourri to scare those creatures away on Halloween night.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR $12) Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 10 Activity #: 181020410-01 Cookie Graveyard (Ages 5-10) Make a scary yet completely edible graveyard scene using a brownie base and decorated cookies.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $18 (NR $20) Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 24 Activity #: 181020412-02

Edible Art (Ages 5-10) Design fall creations with edible treats that look like pumpkins, scary spiders, witches’ hats and more!

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Kingston Center $12 (NR $14) Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 11 Activity #: 181020412-01 Kids in the Kitchen: Apples, Pumpkins & Pears (Ages 6-9)

Dessert Pizza Party (Ages 13-17) Let’s have a dessert pizza party! Make and sample recipes that include fruits and sweets. Peanut butter and nuts are in some recipes.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR $30) Tue., 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 30 Activity #: 181030701-01 Quick & Easy Breakfasts (Ages 13-17)

Children learn to read recipes, basic kitchen safety, and cooking techniques while creating delicious dishes using fruits of the season. Recipes are combined into personal cookbooks.

Learn to make quick, nutritious breakfast items ahead to grab and go on the way to school or practice such as yogurt parfaits, oatmeal in a jar, and breakfast pizzas and sandwiches.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 Gantz Farmhouse $40 (NR $45)

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR $30)

Thu., 6-7:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 4 No class Thu., 10/11.

Activity #: 181020701-01

Tue., 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 18 Activity #: 180930701-01

Halloween Art (Ages 5-10) Get your scary on and join us for a night of boo-tiful art making crafts that fit right into the Halloween spirit.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Kingston Center $10 (NR $12) Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 25 Activity #: 181020413-01

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Adult Adult Co-rec Volleyball (Ages 18+) Hit the indoor courts and spike your fun! Get a group of friends together and match your volleyball skills against other local teams on Sundays, October through December.

Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 Grove City Recreation Center $270 per team Sun., Afternoons • Begins Oct. 7 Register in the Kingston Center Adult Cornhole (Ages 18+) Parks and Rec. partners with Grove City Brewing Company to offer two-player cornhole with a three-game per night minimum.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Grove City Brewing Company, 3946 Broadway $50 per team Thu., 6-8 p.m. • Begins Aug. 30 Register in the Kingston Center Line Dance (Ages 18+) Beginner and intermediate dancers learn exciting line dances during lessons set to beautiful music. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that slide easily on the floor.

Laura Landolt instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 Evans Center $18 (NR $20) Tue., 7-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Activity #: 180940202-01 Tue., 7-8:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 2 Activity #: 181040202-01

TRX (Ages 18+) Yoga: Hatha (Ages 18+) Learn to relax the body and calm the mind.

Melt away tension and stress by combining hatha yoga posture with breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a towel or mat and come with an empty stomach. Toni Weeks, registered yoga instructor, leads.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Evans Center $34 (NR $39) Mon., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Oct. 15 No class Monday, 11/19.

Activity #: 181040301-01 Wed., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Oct. 10 No class Wed., 10/31, 11/21.

Activity #: 181040301-02 Zumba® (Ages 18+) Incorporate international music and cardio-based dance movements into dynamic workouts with easy-to-follow steps that sculpt and strengthen. Led

by Dana Olshefski. Visit facebook.com/ GroveCityZumbawithDanaO or call 614595-8130.

Evans Center Auditorium $5 per class Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Drop in Strong by Zumba™ (Ages 18+) Combine high intensity interval training (HIIT) with the science of synced music motivation with music and moves syncing in a way that pushes past perceived limits, to reach your fitness goals faster using body weight to improve muscular endurance, tone and definition. For all fitness levels.

Bring a mat. Led by Dana Olshefski. Visit facebook.com/GroveCityZumbawithDanaO or call 614-595-8130.

Evans Center Auditorium $8 per class

Improve cardiovascular and muscular fitness with TRX body-suspension training!

Build muscle, increase flexibility and tighten the core to create a more powerful body, increase mobility and prevent injuries, always at the intensity YOU choose! For all fitness levels, ages, shapes and sizes. Jeff Pearson instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 Kingston Center $35 (NR $40) Thu., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 6 Activity #: 180940307-01 Thu., 6-7 p.m. • Begins Oct. 4 Activity #: 181040307-01 Greeting Cards (Ages 18+) Handmade greeting cards are economical and appreciated. Learn new card creation techniques featuring “Close to my Heart” products. Make three cards with different themes each session. Paper, stamps and inks supplied. Melissa Corbin Ball instructs.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center $9 (NR $11) Thu., 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 6 Activity #: 180940406-01 Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 10 Activity #: 181040406-01 Scrapbooking (Ages 18+) Store your images in style making twopage scrapbook layouts featuring a different “Close to my Heart” paper pack each session. Receive all papers and use of embellishments, inks and My Acrylix® stamp set to complete layout. Access to print pictures in class.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center $20 (NR $22) Mon., 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Activity #: 180940407-01

Sat., 10:15-11:15 a.m. • Begins Sept. 1 Drop in

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Apple Harvest Time (Ages 18+) Learn what apple varieties work best for different uses and how to make some delicious, quick and easy apple dishes that can be incorporated into breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR $30) Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Begins Sept. 22 Activity #: 180940701-02 Preserving the Herbal Harvest (Ages 18+)

Herb Swag (Ages 18+) Cut classic kitchen or fragrance herbs from the Gantz gardens and create a swag bag for the cold days ahead.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR $12) Tue., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Oct. 23 Activity #: 181040410-02 Hot Spiced Pads (Ages 18+) Fill a set of four mug mats with fragrant spices that will warm from the heat of a tea mug.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR $12) Mon., 7-8 p.m. • Begins Oct. 15 Activity #: 181040410-01 Make Ahead Christmas Gifts (Ages 18+) At the height of the herbal harvest, make herb vinegar, cinnamon-infused honey and German herb mustard. Recipes for herbal teas, blends, jams and herbal sachets included. Makes for great personal Christmas gifts.

Jackson Township Cleanup (All ages) Join Jackson Township and Keep Grove City Beautiful for our fall cleanup to dispose of unwanted items from your residence including documents, electronics and appliances, as well as construction and landscape materials and tires (four per household limit). Ohio Mobile Shredding provides secure document destruction and iReCycle LLC collects electronic items including computers, printers, cell phones and CPUs. Habitat for Humanity MidOhio is collecting building materials and household furniture (visit www.habitatmidohio.org for complete list).

Make basil and parsley pesto, a dried Italian herb blend and a fresh herb butter. Recipes for herbal salts, sun dried tomatoes and other herbal blends included.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Jackson Township Administration Building, 3756 Hoover Road Drop in event

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $20 (NR $24)

Sat., 8 a.m.–1 p.m. • Begins Sept. 29 For details, visit GroveCityOhio.gov or call 614-277-3058 or 614-875-2742.

Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Begins Sept. 8 Activity #: 180940701-01 Quick & Easy Tailgating (Ages 18+) Create and sample simple tailgate dishes that can be made ahead and easily transported to the party or stadium including soup, stromboli, salsa, dip and special Buckeye dessert.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR $30) Tue., 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 16 Activity #: 181040701-01 Dame Agatha Christie Mystery Tea (Ages 18+) Agatha Christie, mistress of crime, introduces us to a sumptuous tea and murder mystery as served in London’s Bertram Hotel mystery novel. Delve into the story and feast during a classic hotel tea party.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $35 (NR $38)

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (All ages) Dispose of items that cannot be put out with the regular trash at a collection sponsored by SWACO and the City of Grove City. Materials such as flammable fluids including propane tanks under 20 pounds and non-latex paint and paint products, reactives such as pool chemicals, corrosives including drain cleaners, toxics like pesticide and fluorescent light bulbs are accepted. Among items not accepted are ammunition, appliances, computers, medical waste and tires. Latex and water-based paints are NOT accepted at SWACO HHW collections. Dry it with paint hardeners or mix with cat litter or sawdust then throw it out with your regular trash.

EEI provides disposal of water-based paint at the cost of $1 per can.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Kingston Center Drop in event Sat., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. • Begins Sept. 29 For details, visit www.swaco.org or call 614-871-5100.

Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Begins Oct. 6 Activity #: 181040904-01

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR $30) Tue., 7-8:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 25 Activity #: 180940410-01

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CPR (Ages 18+) Learn to save a life. Indol Moore, a Jackson Township firefighter and American Heart Association-certified instructor, teaches aid to a choking victim, mouthto-mouth resuscitation, CPR techniques and special methods for unconscious victims and choking infants/children.

Receive a certification card upon successful completion of the course.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Jackson Township Fire Station 202, 3650 Hoover Road $40 (NR $45) Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Begins Nov. 8 Activity #: 181141101-01 Citizens Police Academy (Ages 18+) Grove City CPA, an extension of the Grove City Division of Police Community Partnership, provides educational information regarding the Division of Police, its mission and activities (not to further employment opportunities within the criminal justice profession). Applicants must be adult residents of Jackson Township and pass a background check. For information, call the Community Services Bureau at 614277-1765.

Wks: 5 • Classes: 10 Grove City Safety Complex Free; registration required Tue., Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Begins Sept. 18 Application form available at GroveCityOhio.gov

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Transportation services are provided to Grove City/Jackson Township residents for Grove City-area destinations to travel to grocery stores, banks or Gather with other members for medical appointments, and to and fellowship. A short business meeting is from Center activities. One bus is followed by bingo. This is a great way to equipped with a wheelchair lift, but all meet other members. participants must be able to board the bus without assistance from the driver.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Schedule an appointment at least Evans Center three days in advance. Call 9 a.m. to Free noon, Monday through Friday. Please Wed., 1 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 be patient! We keep our buses busy.

Drop in Transportation is canceled when SWCS are closed for inclement weather.

Wed., 1 p.m. • Begins Oct. 3 Drop in $2 per trip Grove City Area Seniors Club Meeting (Ages 55+)

Grove City Area Senior Club Officer Election (Ages 55+)

Mon.-Fri., • Begins Sept. 4 Schedule appointment (at least 3 days before): 614-277-1066

It is time to elect new club officers!

Nominations are being accepted for all club officers: president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer and secretary. Officers, the executive team for the club, make a two-year commitment to attend club and executive officer meetings regularly and to participate in clubrelated activities and events. Filling an officer role does not mean you do the job alone; it means you are responsible to see the job gets done. Nominations are due by Fri., 10/26.

Evans Center Fall Open House (Ages 55+)

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free Wed., 1 p.m. • Begins Nov. 7 Contact the Evans Center Office Lunch Program (Ages 55+)

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Enjoy a nutritious, hot lunch five days a week at the Evans Center.

The daily menu is listed in the local newspapers and posted at the Center.

Van transportation is available and must be requested. Prepackaged cold, vegetarian and hot served meals are available. Meals on Wheels provides meals for the home-bound. Call 614277-1060 for more information.

Learn what the center can offer you or a loved one! Tour the facility, view demonstrations, displays and exhibits and discuss activities and classes with actual participants and coordinators.

Don’t miss a special performance by our own Humdinger Band.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Begins Oct. 5 Drop in Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) (Ages 55+) During S.A.L.T. meetings, representatives from Grove City Police and Jackson Township Fire share information about community services and crime and safety issues important to seniors. For information, contact Community Relations Supervisor Tom Durflinger at 614-277-1765.

Evans Center Free 2nd Tue., 1 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 Drop in

Evans Center Lunchroom Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Call 614-278-3153 one day in advance to reserve. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Volunteer Program (Ages 55+) The Center owes much of its success to the dedicated patrons who contribute their time and talents. The volunteer program provides many meaningful service opportunities. Share your special talent, craft or game with others. Ask about the rewards offered to Senior Partners.

Evans Center Contact the Evans Center; stop in or call 614-277-1060.

Evans Center Holiday Craft Bazaar (Ages 18+) Get in the holiday spirit while supporting the Evans Center. Browse a wide variety of craft vendors with proceeds from table rentals going to LifeCare Alliance.

Evans Center Please bring a non-perishable item for the food pantry Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Begins Nov. 3 Drop in Evans Center Holiday Craft Bazaar Vendor Reservation (Ages 18+) Reserve your eight-foot table at the popular Holiday Craft Bazaar. Space is limited. For info, call 614-277-1060.

Evans Center Reservation Fee: $25 per table Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Begins Nov. 3 Call 614-277-1060 Meals on Wheels: Volunteer to Help a Needy Neighbor (Ages 55+) Share your time and visit the homebound to deliver a hot meal and a message of loving concern from the community: volunteer for a Meals on Wheels route picked up daily at the Evans Center. Each 90-minute route visits 12 to 15 elderly or disabled persons. Training is provided. Weekend opportunities are also available.

Call LifeCare Alliance Volunteer Services at 614-437-2859.

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Photo Fundraiser (Ages 55+) Have a professional studio portrait taken to give to friends and family just in time for the holidays by photographer Mike Lape. Proceeds support LifeCare Alliance Meals on Wheels. Includes (2) 5 X 7 and (8) wallet-sized photos for $10. A CD of photos can be purchased for an additional $10. Checks payable to Grove City Area Seniors.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center $10 payable to Grove City Area Seniors Club Wed., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Begins Oct. 10 Activity #: 181059704-01 White Elephant Sale for Meals on Wheels (Ages 55+) Do not miss the mammoth opportunity to donate items that are not needed from your trunk while possibly discovering new treasures from others.

Paul Miller organizes. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.

Wks: 3 Evans Center Multipurpose Room Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Drop in Evans Angels Project Heartstrings Volunteer Shopper (All ages) Help those less fortunate have a better holiday. Provide gifts from wish lists (about $20) to the residents of Monterey and West Park care centers, and Meals on Wheels participants, many of whom are forgotten or alone during the holiday season. Pick up a list after 11/1, and drop off gifts before 11/30.

Register at the Evans Center $20 donation toward gifts Begins Nov. 1 Register with the Evans Center

Evans Center Health & Wellness Fair (All ages) The Evans Center and Monterey Care Center sponsor an event featuring free, drop-in health screenings and vendors with a focus on senior issues. Free lunch at noon is followed by bingo 1-3 p.m. with prizes donated by sponsors.

Evans Center Auditorium Free. Donations to Grove City Food Pantry appreciated.

Thu., 9 a.m.-noon • Begins Sept. 6 Drop in Open Enrollment Medicare Resource Fair (All ages) Make informed decisions regarding medical and prescription plans during 2018 Medicare open enrollment (10/15–12/7) with information provided by various health plan representatives.

Evans Center Auditorium Free Thu., 9 a.m.-noon • Begins Oct. 11 Drop in Senior Options (Ages 55+) Senior Options provides in-home services to maintain independence for Franklin County residents aged 60+ not qualified for PASSPORT services.

Payment is based on a sliding income scale. COAAA provides in-home assessments and case management for the program. Available services include: personal care, home-delivered meals and emergency-response systems.

Information: 614-525-6200 Chair Volleyball (Ages 55+) Played with a beach ball while seated, this game is enjoyable for anyone.

No need to be athletic, but be ready to laugh and work on upper-body mobility. Newcomers welcome. Barb Holbrook coaches.

Evans Center Free Mon., 1 p.m.; Thu., 10:30 a.m. • Begins Sept. 10 Drop in

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Wii Bowling – For Exercise & Fun (Ages 55+)

Alzheimer’s Support Group (Ages 55+)

If you don’t care about the competition and just want to have fun, then sign up to Wii bowl on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Register at the front desk.

The everyday challenges faced by those dealing with Alzheimer’s and related diseases can be overwhelming.

Caregivers get a sense of belonging by interacting with those facing similar challenges. Under the guidance of Paula Taliaferro.

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Tue., Wed. & Thu.; • Begins Sept. 4 Register with the Evans Center

4th Tue., 7 p.m. • Begins Sept. 25 Drop in

Senior Yoga (Ages 55+) Reap the benefits of yoga designed for seniors using breathing techniques and deep relaxation to melt away tension and stress while coaxing mind and body to health. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Bring a mat or use chair if unable to lie on floor. Toni Weeks instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Evans Center $22 Tue., 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. • Begins Sept. 11 No class Tue., 10/9.

Activity #: 180950301-01 Thu., 9-10 a.m. • Begins Sept. 13 No class Thu., 10/11.

Activity #: 180950301-02 Chair Stretch (Ages 55+) Dealing with arthritis and joint pain?

Kelly Ritter leads exercises designed for seniors who have difficulty working out while standing or getting up and down for floor exercises. Bring light one- or two-pound weights (optional).

Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 Evans Center $15 Mon., Wed., 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Begins Sept. 5 No class Mon., 9/3.

Activity #: 180950302-01 Mon., Wed., 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Begins Oct. 1 No class Mon., 10/8.

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Parkinson’s Disease Support (Ages 55+) The National Parkinson’s Foundation - Ohio offers support, sharing information about living with Keep joints and muscles moving with Parkinson’s disease, what families exercises designed for active seniors should know and resources available who can move around on their own to patients and loved ones. Open and do floor exercises. Bring an exercise to community members living with mat and weights of three pounds or Parkinson’s and their loved ones. lighter (optional).

Evans Center Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 Free Evans Center 3rd Wed., 1-2 p.m. • Begins Sept. 19 $15 Drop in Mon., Wed., 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Amity Home Healthcare Blood Activity #: 180950303-01 Pressure Screening (Ages 55+) Mon., Wed., 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Begins Oct. 1 A nurse from Amity Home Healthcare No class Mon., 10/8. stops in monthly to conduct blood Activity #: 181050303-01 pressure checks.

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Tai Chi (Ages 55+) Fall-related injuries are serious for people age 50+. Reduce your risk: improve balance and strengthen muscles through this martial art often described as meditation in motion.

Margaret Quamme instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 Evans Center $22 Wed., 2-3 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Activity #: 180950309-01 Wed., 2-3 p.m. • Begins Oct. 17 No class Wed., 10/24, 11/21, 12/5.

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Evans Center Free 3rd Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Begins Sept. 19 Drop in Guardian Angel Home Health Care Blood Pressure Screening (Ages 55+) Guardian Angel Home Health Care representatives perform blood pressure screenings.

Evans Center Free 2nd Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Begins Sept. 12 Drop in

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Evans Center Fitness Room (Ages 55+)

Vocal Chorus (Ages 55+)

Use this great resource to stay fit by accessing elliptical machines, treadmills, NuStep, recumbent and upright bikes, hydraulic weight machines and free weights.

New singers always are welcome to join this group of music lovers without auditioning. Carol Barnick directs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 19 Evans Center $15 per month

Fri., 9 a.m. • Begins Sept. 7 Drop in

Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Register with the Evans Center Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Begins Oct. 1 Register with the Evans Center Wood Carving Group (Ages 55+) Looking for a fun, relaxing hobby?

Try woodcarving! Learn the basics of wood and tool selection, safety and sharpening, design and blank preparation, and some finishing. All experience levels welcome. Loaner tools and beginner projects available.

Gary Gardner leads.

Evans Center Free Tue., 2-3 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Drop in Ceramics Class (Ages 55+) Join Nancy Ritter in the Evans Center Classroom for camaraderie and fine arts. Bring your greenware projects; paint and brushes are provided.

Evans Center $7 materials fee Wed., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Begins Sept. 5 Drop in Bead Class (Ages 55+) Join Linda Miller to make unique beaded decorations including fun holiday themes while building friendships. Choose your own projects and pay the instructor for materials.

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Evans Center Art Guild (Ages 55+) Spend time with others who also have an interest in the visual arts while drawing, painting and working in other media. Share your talents and techniques with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Nancy Ritter and Jim Lawton lead.

Evans Center Classroom Free Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Begins Sept. 7 Drop in Greeting Cards (Ages 55+) Handmade greeting cards are economical and appreciated. Learn new card creation techniques featuring “Close to my Heart” products. Make three cards with different themes each session. Paper, stamps and inks supplied. Melissa Corbin Ball instructs.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center $9 Thu., 10-11:30 a.m. • Begins Sept. 6 Activity #: 180950406-01 Der Dutchman Dinner & Show: The Sounds of the ’60s (Ages 55+)

LaComedia White Christmas (Ages 55+) Veterans Bob and Phil take their successful song-and-dance act on the road after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Departs the Evans Center $50 Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Begins Nov. 28 Activity #: 181150801-02 Lunch Bunch: (Ages 55+) Enjoy no-hassle transportation right to the restaurant door as you benefit from the companionship of new and old friends while dining at central Ohio eateries for lunch (on your own).

Carfagna’s – Oct. 16 Departs the Evans Center $5 Tue., 11 a.m.-3 p.m Activity #: 181050802-01 Liberty Tavern - Sept. 11 Departs the Evans Center $5 Tue., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 180950802-01 Supper Club: (Ages 55+) Don’t eat alone! Join our gourmet diners and head to different restaurants for a variety of dining experiences (on your own) including door-to-door transportation via minibus.

Ron and his trio take you down memory lane with great hits from the ’60s including ones from the Mama’s Ann & Tony’s – Sept. 25 and Papa’s, Beatles, the Righteous Brothers and that great Motown Sound. Departs the Evans Center $5 Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Tue., 4-8 p.m.

Departs the Evans Center Activity #: 180950802-03 $56 Thu., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Begins Oct. 4 Activity #: 181050801-01

Cap City Diner – Oct. 22 Departs the Evans Center $5 Mon., 4-8 p.m.

Activity #: 181050802-03

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Hunan Lion – Sept. 17 Departs the Evans Center $5 Mon., 4-8 p.m.

Activity #: 180950802-02 Rusty Bucket – Oct. 9 Departs the Evans Center $5 Tue., 4-8 p.m.

Activity #: 181050802-02 Shop & Dine: IKEA (Ages 55+) Enjoy the luxury of door-to-door service to area shopping malls to shop, grab lunch (on your own) or people watch without the parking hassles.

Shop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., then head to the restaurant.

Bingo & Dessert (Ages 55+) Celebrate the end of the summer playing bingo and enjoying dessert at Columbus West Park. Sponsored by Lisa Graves with Monterey Memory Care Center.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Departs the Evans Center $5 Thu., 1-4 p.m. • Begins Sept. 20 Activity #: 180950807-04 Adena Mansion & Gardens (Ages 55+)

Adena was the 2000-acre estate of Thomas Worthington (1773-1827), Ohio’s first U.S. senator and sixth governor. On the 300 remaining acres, formal gardens and five outbuildings are preserved, and the mansion house, Wks: 4 • Classes: 1 completed in 1807, is restored to Departs the Evans Center look as it did when the Worthingtons $5 resided there. Stop for lunch (on your Mon., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 1 own).

Activity #: 181050809-02 Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Departs the Evans Center Shop & Dine: Tuttle Crossing & BJ’s $10 Brewhouse Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Begins Oct. 19 (Ages 55+) Activity #: 181050807-02 Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Departs the Evans Center Dogwood Pass $5 (Ages 55+) Tue., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4 Travel to the “Old West” of the 1800s Activity #: 180950809-01 in nearby south-central Ohio. Visit the saloon, see an old west show and Eldorado Scioto Downs Racino experience the Roy Rogers Museum.

(Ages 55+) Lunch is included.

Enjoy gaming fun with friends: hop on Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 the minibus for at-the-door drop off.

Departs the Evans Center Includes $20 worth of free play and a $45 half-price buffet for seniors.

Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Begins Sept. 7 Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Activity #: 180950807-02 Departs the Evans Center $5 Travel Tour Preview (Ages 55+) Wed., 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 12 See highlights of Joy Tour & Travel tour Activity #: 180950807-01 options for 2019 from Greg and Joyce Wingham including Lilacs & Leisure and Wed., 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Begins the Historical Grand Hotel on Mackinac Oct. 17 Island.

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Snooty Fox (Ages 55+) Enjoy discount shopping in these Cincinnati shops full of gently used designer goods from thousands of consignors including stylish furniture, decorative items, accessories, outerwear and women’s clothing.

Includes morning coffee and mimosas, baked goods, boxed lunches (Panera) and dessert.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Departs the Evans Center $35 Thu., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Begins Sept. 27 Activity #: 180950807-03 Halloween Party (Ages 55+) Calling all ghosts and goblins! Dress up in your prettiest, scariest, best disguise, most original or funniest costume for a chance to win prizes. Includes lunch, dessert and entertainment featuring the Ron Retzer Trio! If not coming in costume, please bring $1 to go toward costume prizes.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center $15 Thu., 5:30-8 p.m. • Begins Oct. 25 Activity #: 181050808-01 OSU Tailgate Party (Ages 55+) Don your scarlet and gray and cheer as you watch the Buckeyes on the big screen taking on the Tulane Green Wave while enjoying favorite tailgate activities and food.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center $15 Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Begins Sept. 22 Activity #: 180950808-01 Friday Flicks: (Ages 55+) Enjoy a variety of films on the big projector screen with friends while munching on popcorn.

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Darkest Hour – Sept. 7 The fate of Western Europe hangs on Winston Churchill early in WWII as the newly appointed British prime minister must decide to negotiate with Hitler or fight. He cements his legacy as his courageous decisions and leadership help change the course of world history.

Evans Center Free; registration required Fri., 12:30-3 p.m.

Activity #: 180950804-01 Just Getting Started – Oct. 12 A freewheeling manager of a luxurious Palm Springs resort competes on the golf course and for the affection of the same woman as a retired federal agent before his past catches up with him, forcing him to work with ex-fed to stop a mob hit.

Evans Center Free; registration required Fri., 12:30-3 p.m.

Activity #: 181050804-01 Living with Arthritis (Ages 55+) Learn techniques that allow you to participate in your favorite hobbies and tasks while preserving movement and function. Doctor of Health Science Angie Stephens of ATI Physical Therapy leads.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required Thu., 1-2 p.m. • Begins Oct. 18 Activity #: 181050810-03 Balance & Fall Prevention (Ages 55+) Learn to prevent falls and improve overall daily living. Receive a balance screening and pick up safety tips for maintaining proper balance. Doctor of Health Science Angie Stephens of ATI Physical Therapy leads.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required Tue., 1-2 p.m. • Begins Oct. 23 Activity #: 181050810-04

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Diabetes & Your Feet (Ages 55+) Diabetics: learn to monitor and avoid problems affecting your overall health by observing your feet. Learn the risks of poor diabetes management, the value of proper shoes and how you can utilize insurance or Medicare to obtain free shoes. Accurate foot measurements provided. Ben Dutton of Dr. Comfort Shoes with American Healthcare Supplies assists. Bring a doctor’s prescription if possible.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required Wed., 10 a.m.-Noon • Begins Oct. 10 Activity #: 181050810-01 Catalogs & Coffee (Ages 55+) UnitedHealth Care Community Plan representatives instruct members on using benefit credits from Over the Counter Health Products Benefit Catalog before they expire. Nonmembers eligible for Medicare and Medicaid can learn more about the Dual Complete Plan.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required Fri., 1-2:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 19 Activity #: 181050810-02 Lunch & Learn: Aging Well Social Connections (Ages 55+)

Lunch & Learn: Fall Risks (Ages 55+) Learn why it is so important to protect yourself and your loved ones from falls and how to prevent them. Led by Lisa Grzeskawiak of Right at Home in Home Care and Assistance.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required Thu., Fri., 1-2:30 p.m. • Begins Sept. 7 Activity #: 180950810-02 Lunch & Learn: Outsmart Scammers (Ages 55+) Fraud is on the rise with scammers’ tactics increasing in complexity. Chris Gorley with Edward Jones provides information on avoiding scams.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required Thu., 1-2 p.m. • Begins Sept. 13 Activity #: 180950810-01 Lunch & Learn: Social Security & Medicare (Ages 55+) Learn ways to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment and need plus new information and changes with Medicare.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 Evans Center Free; registration required

Thu., 1-2 p.m. • Begins Nov. 1 Good health is more than eating well, Activity #: 181150810-01 exercising and taking prescriptions.

Discuss how social interaction is a basic, Computer Lab life-long need with new friends and renewed relationships just as rewarding (Ages 55+) later in life.

The Evans Center is fully equipped with desktop computers to meet your Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 technology needs. You must sign Evans Center up for a user ID and password at the Free; registration required front desk. Occasional free classes are Fri., 1-2:30 p.m. • Begins Oct. 5 offered.

Activity #: 181050810-05 Evans Center Computer Lab Free for Evans Center members

Registration

Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Begins Sept. 4

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Registration

Grove City Parks and Recreation offers six easy methods to register for classes. Registration forms are available for download online or pick up at the Kingston Center.

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ONLINE registration is available for most Parks and Recreation offerings (sports excluded), providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.

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WALK-IN registration is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., and at the Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave.

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Registration by PHONE is accepted via Visa or MasterCard only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling the Parks and Recreation office. Phone: 614-277-3050

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Use the silver DROP BOX located on the parking-lot side of the Kingston Center for afterhours registration. The box is opened at 8 a.m. each business day; registrations placed in the box after 8 a.m. are processed the next business day.

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Registration by FAX is accepted via Visa or MasterCard only and is treated as a mail-in priority. Fax: 614-277-3090

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MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123

Payment Methods • Cash or Money Order • Checks made payable to: City of Grove City. A customer with a returned check is assessed a $25 fee.

Any customer with two returned checks within 12 months must pay all subsequent fees by cash or money order.

• Credit Card: MasterCard or Visa only Confirmation Once you have registered for a class, no other confirmations are made unless a change is made in the program details. It is the responsibility of the participant to be present on the date and time listed.

Cancellations/Credit Registered participants may cancel from a program, but it is that participant’s responsibility to contact the Parks and Recreation Department. A credit is made to the participant’s account if a request is made in writing prior to the start of the program. To receive a full refund for sports, the request must be made before uniforms are ordered.

Class/Event Cancellation All classes and events are subject to change or cancellation based on participation and instructor availability.

A staff member will notify all registered class participants as changes occur.

Photos and Videos The City of Grove City reserves the right to photograph or record event and program participants for publicity purposes. Images may be used in catalogs, brochures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic public relations efforts (i.e., website, social media).

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and events offered by the City of Grove City. To qualify as a resident, a person must live or work in Grove City or Jackson Township. This does not include all of ZIP code 43123; ZIP codes are used by the U.S. Postal Service to designate the office that delivers mail to an address.

Visit FranklinCountyAuditor.com to check your address. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporated Jackson Township with 160.

Through the City of Grove City Fair Share Policy, non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City are eligible to participate at resident rates. To be eligible, non-residents must annually provide proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the personnel director or a current pay stub showing the employer’s address.

Equal Opportunities and Special Populations The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the whole community. All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion are encouraged to participate. Our goal is also to include individuals with special needs in our existing programs based on their need and ability. Groups or individuals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements.

The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 614-277-3050. www.GroveCityOhio.gov